lawyers in Panama

[SALTEMECULA]

Does anyone have a list of lawyers who do the Pensionado visa in Panama City? or a list of lawyers to avoid if bad experiences occured? Sal

[jramesch]

Hi Sal,

This is the attorney that's been speaking at International Living conferences for more than 15 years:

(Their firm handles residence/visas, real estate, business/corporations, estate planning, pet relocation assistance, and more)

Rainelda Mata-Kelly
Mata-Kelly & Partners
Local tel: +(507) 216-9299
From the US/Canada: (011 507) 216-9299
rmk@mata-kelly.com
www.mata-kelly.com

I don't have a list of attorneys to avoid but there are indeed bad lawyers in any country, so it's best to deal with someone who's well-established with a solid reputation.

Best,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

[LISABRACKBILL]

Here's a link to a conversation between 2 expats and a Panama lawyer that they used and liked.
https://youtu.be/0iER77BLzJY?si=wDEVcbtJTAuZmPb0
I engaged the same firm and so far, so good. I'm waiting on the US Dept. of State for apostilled documents.

[jramesch]

Hi Lisa,
Sounds like you've yet to complete your application process but please do come back and post about the experience once you've gotten your residency and ID card.
Best of luck with all your Panama plans.
Regards,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch